Chipchase Expository Sermons: Recent Episodes
Joshua Chipchase
Introduction
The Question: Can Faith that Produces No Works Save? (14)
The Answer (15-26)
Faith Without Works is Dead (15-17)
Faith Without Works is Useless (18-20)
Conclusion
Introduction
Reasons Why the Command to Have Babies is for All Mankind
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The Command Could Not be Obeyed by Noah and his Sons Alone
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The Command is Linked with the Original Creation Command
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The Command is in the Middle of the Noahic Covenant which was for All
Mankind
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The Command is Linked with Other Blessings that are for All Mankind
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The Command is Assumed throughout the Rest of Scripture
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The Command is Never Abolished in Scripture
What this Command Does NOT Mean
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Single People Must Eventually Get Married and Have Babies
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People Who are Physically Incapable of Having Babies are Sinning
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Birth Control is Always Sinful
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Women Must Have as Many Babies as Possible
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Married Couples Who Don’t Have Babies Should be Church Disciplined
Conclusion
Introduction
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The False Gospel (Galatians 1:1-7; 3:1-6)
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The True Gospel (Galatians 2:16; 3:6-9)
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The Importance (Galatians 1:8-9; 5:4)
Introduction
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Procreation (1)
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Prominence (2)
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Provision (3)
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Prohibition (4)
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Punishment (5-6)
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Procreation (7)
Conclusion
Introduction
Noah's Sacrifice (20)
God's Promise (21-22)
God Will Never Curse the Ground Again (21a)
God Will Never Kill All Living Creatures Again (21b)
God Will Always Cause Normal Seasons to Occur (22)
Implications
1. Remember that Mankind is Still Infected with Sin
2. Rejoice in the Normal Cycle of Nature
3. Reflect on God's Grace through Sacrifice
4. Repent in Response to God's Grace
Introduction
The Question (9a)
The Answer (9b)
The Application (10-16)
1. Devote Yourself to God (10)
2. Deep-Store God’s Word (11)
3. Depend on God to Teach You (12)
4. Declare God’s Word (13)
5. Delight in God’s Word (14)
6. Deliberate Over God’s Word (15)
7. Determine to Follow God’s Word (16)
Introduction
The Required Confrontation (3-4)
The Real Model (5)
The Radical Deviation (6-7)
Implications
1. A Church Must Take Doctrine Seriously
2. A Church's Doctrine Should Make It More Loving
3. A Church Must Confront False Teachers
Introduction
Water Receding (1-5)
Noah Waiting (6-14)
God Commanding (15-19)
Implications
1. God's Salvation Gave Creation a New Beginning
2. God's People Can Trust His Word as History
3. God's People Must Patiently Wait on God
4. God Always Remembers His People
Introduction
Objection 1: There is No One Verse that Proves Cessationism
Objection 2: Jesus Doesn’t Change, so the Miraculous Spiritual Gifts Can’t Cease
Objection 3: Five-Hundred Million Charismatics Cannot Be Wrong
Objection4: Since We are Still in the Church Age, the Gifts that Began this Age Must Continue Throughout it
Objection 5: Ephesians 2:20 is Not Talking About the New Testament
Objection 6: The Prophecy of Agabus Proves that True New Testament Prophets are Sometime Wrong
Question and Answer
Introduction
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The Modern Miraculous Gifts are Not the Same as in the Scriptures
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The Purpose for the Miraculous Gifts has Ceased
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The Apostles All Died and No One Can Now Qualify as an Apostle
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The Apostles and Prophets were Only for the Foundation of the Church
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The New Testament Shows the Miraculous Gifts Gradually Decreasing
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The Scriptures are Sufficient and No New Revelation is Needed
Conclusion
Definition of Cessationist and Charismatic
- The Modern Miraculous Gifts are Not the Same as in the Scriptures
A. The Marks of True Tongues
I. Real Languages (Acts 2:1-12; 1 Corinthians 14)
II. Same Marks as Prophecy (Acts 2:13-18; 1 Corinthians 14)
B. The Marks of True Healing
I. Free
II. Gospel-Focused
III. Immediate
IV. Complete
V. Undeniable
Conclusion
Definition of Cessationism
- The Modern Miraculous Gifts are Not the Same as in the Scriptures
A. The Marks of True Prophecy
I. Proper Doctrine (Deuteronomy 13:1-5; 1 John 4:1-3, 6)
II. Pure Fruit (Matthew 7:15-20; 2 Peter 2:1-3)
III. Perfect Accuracy (Deuteronomy 18:20-22; Acts 2:16-18)
B. The End of True Prophecy (Ephesians 2:20)
Implications
Do Good to Your Neighbor (27-28)
Don’t Do Evil to Your Neighbor (29-31)
Consider the Consequences for How You Treat Your Neighbor (32-35)
Conclusion
The Value of Wisdom for Creation (19-20)
The Value of Wisdom for Confidence (21-26)
1. Committed Sagacity [Wisdom] (21)
2. Transformed Soul (22)
3. Total Security (23-24)
4. Divine Safety (25-26)
Conclusion
Wisdom and the Promise of Happiness (13)
Wisdom and the Proof for Happiness (14-17)
Wisdom is Profitable (14)
Wisdom is Precious (15)
Wisdom is Prosperity (16)
Wisdom is Pleasantness and Peace (17)
Wisdom and the Preservation of Happiness (18)
Conclusion
Introduction
The Ark of Salvation (14-17)
The Covenant of Salvation (18-21)
The Obedience of Salvation (22)
Conclusion
Introduction
Remember God’s Doctrine (1-2)
Practice God’s Disposition (3-4)
Trust in God’s Direction (5-6)
Fear God’s Deity (7-8)
Honor God with Your Dollars (9-10)
Accept God’s Discipline (11-12)
Conclusion
Introduction
Last week….
The Commitment to Wisdom (1-4)
The Consequence and Shield of Wisdom 1 (5-8)
The Consequence and Shield of Wisdom 2 (9-11)
The Certainty of Salvation with Wisdom 1 (12-15)
The Certainty of Salvation with Wisdom 2 (16-19)
The Conclusion of Wisdom (20-22)
Introduction
The Character of Noah (9-10)
The Corruption of Mankind (11-13)
The Description
The Extent
The Judgment
Conclusion
Introduction
The Commitment to Wisdom (1-4)
The Consequence and Shield of Wisdom 1 (5-8)
The Consequence and Shield of Wisdom 2 (9-11)
Conclusion
Can a Homosexual Couple be Biblically Married? (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:3-6; Ephesians 5:22-33)
Is it Wrong to Practice Homosexuality? (Roman 1:24-27)
Is it a Sin for Someone to Have Homosexual Desires, as Long as they Do Not Act on it Externally? (Exodus 20:17; Matthew 5:27-30)
Can a Homosexual be Saved? (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)
Can a True Christian Struggle with Homosexual Temptations? (Matthew 6:9, 12; 1 John 1:9)
Is There Such Thing as a “Gay Christian”? (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)
Are People Born Homosexual? Or Do They Become Homosexual Later in Life? (Psalm 51:5; Romans 1:18-31; 3:10-18; Ephesians 2:1-3)
Is it Okay for Someone Who is Physically Born as One Gender, to Become a Different Gender? (Genesis 1:27; Romans 1:24-27)
Is it Right to use Someone’s Preferred Pronouns Instead of Their True Gender Pronoun? (Exodus 20:16; Ephesians 4:25)
How Should I Respond to My Homosexual and Transgender Neighbors? (Matthew 22:34-40; 28:19-20)
Introduction
Man’s Access and Wisdom’s Promise (20-23)
Man’s Rejection and Wisdom’s Threat Part 1 (24-28)
Man’s Rejection and Wisdom’s Threat Part 2 (29-32)
Man’s Reception and Wisdom’s Promise (33)
Conclusion
Introduction
What God Saw (5)
What God Felt (6)
What God Decided to Do (7)
The Exception (8)
Introduction
The Crucial Command (8-9)
The Necessary Caution (10-14)
The Terrible Consequences (15-19)
Implications
For Children
For Parents
For Everyone
Introduction
The Proverbs (1a)
The Person (1b)
The Purpose (2-6)
The Prerequisite (7)
Conclusion
Introduction
Divine Provision (1)
Demonic Perversion (2)
Divine Punishment (3)
Depraved People (4)
Conclusion
Introduction
Purpose
Author
Structure
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Introduction and Praise of Wisdom (1:1-9:18)
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Proverbs of Solomon Part 1 (10:1-22:16)
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Words of the Wise Part 1 (22:17-24:22)
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Words of the Wise Part 2 (24:23-34)
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Proverbs of Solomon Part 2 (25:1-29:27)
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Words of Agur (30:1-33)
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Words of King Lemuel (31:1-31)
Interpretation
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The Proverbs Sometimes Take Work to Understand
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The Proverbs Often Use Literary Imagery
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The Proverbs Must Be Viewed as a Whole
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The Proverbs Usually State General Principles
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The Proverbs’ Promises are Ultimately True in Eternity
Themes
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The Wise and the Foolish
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The Diligent and the Lazy
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Good Speech and Bad Speech
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Friendship
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Family
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The Way of Life and the Way of Death
Conclusion
Introduction
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An Authoritative Command
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An Imaginative Command
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A Positive Command
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A Comprehensive Command
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A Difficult Command
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A Christian Command
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A Summary Command
Introduction
Unborn Babies are Persons
- Unborn Babies are Made by God in the Image of God
(Psalm 139:13-16)
- Unborn Babies are Distinct Moral Individuals from Conception
(Psalm 51:5)
- Unborn Babies Were Protected in Old Testament Law
(Exodus 21:22-25)
- Unborn Babies are Real Babies
(Luke 1:39-45)
Killing Unborn Babies is Murder and Will Be Judged by God
(Genesis 9:5-6)
Murdering Unborn Babies Can be Forgiven through Jesus
(1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
Protecting Unborn Babies is Your Responsibility
(Proverbs 24:11-12)
Practical Ways to Save Unborn Babies from Being Murdered
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Don't Murder Your Babies
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Tell Others About the Evil of Abortion
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Promote the Gift of Babies
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Vote Against Abortion
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Evangelize
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Pray
Last week……..
Our Prostration (16-17)
Jesus’ Power (18)
Our Purpose (19-20a)
1. Make Disciples
This week......
2. Going
3. Baptizing
4. Teaching
Jesus’ Presence (20b)
Introduction
Our Prostration (16-17)
Jesus’ Power (18)
Our Purpose (19-20a)
1. Make Disciples
Conclusion
Next week….
2. Going
3. Baptizing
4. Teaching
Jesus’ Presence (20b)
Introduction
God’s Creation of Adam (1-2)
Adam’s Line Through Seth (3-32)
1. A Historical Line
2. A Long-Lived Line
3. A Perishing Line
4. A Hope-Filled Line
5. A Purposeful Line
Conclusion
Introduction
The Story (11)
The Scheme (12-14)
The Spread (15)
Implications
1. People Have Hard Hearts
2. Lies are Dangerous
3. Truth will Triumph
Introduction
Mankind’s Technological Advance (17-22)
Mankind’s Moral Decline (23-24)
Mankind’s Divine Hope (25-26)
Conclusion
Introduction
Mankind’s Technological Advance (17-22)
Mankind’s Moral Decline (23-24)
Mankind’s Divine Hope (25-26)
Conclusion
Introduction
The Frightened (54)
The Committed (55-61)
The Hardened (62-66)
Implications
1. Jesus’ Death Demands a Response
2. Jesus’ Burial Proves the Resurrection
Introduction
The Supernatural Darkness (45)
The Severe Distress (46-49)
The Savior’s Death (50)
The Symbolic Displays (51-53)
Conclusion
Introduction
Last week: The Crime (8); The lack of Confession (9)
The Condemnation (10-12)
The Complaint (13-14)
The Compassion (15-16)
Introduction
The Romans Mock the King (27-38)
At the Court (27-31)
At the Cross (32-38)
The Jews Mock the King (39-40)
The Leaders Mock the King (41-43)
The Criminals Mock the King (44)
Implications
1. Trust the King Who Fulfilled Scripture
2. Be Horrified at our Foul Sin
3. Turn to the Forgiving Sovereign
Introduction
The Crime (8)
The (lack of) Confession (9)
Conclusion
Next week….
The Condemnation (10-12)
The Complaint (13-14)
The Compassion (15-16)
Introduction
Pilate Questions Innocent Jesus (11-14)
Pilate Defends Innocent Jesus (15-23)
Pilate Condemns Innocent Jesus (24-26)
Conclusion
Why Don't Christians Evangelize?
1. I Don't Feel Like Evangelizing (Matthew 28:18-20)
2. I Don't Have the Gift of Evangelism (Ephesians 4:11; Romans 12:6-8)
3. I Don't Know Enough to Evangelize (Romans 1-6)
4. I Don't Want to Offend or Annoy People (Romans 1:16; 10:13-17)
5. I Don’t Want to Be Redundant
6. I Don't Want People to Be Mad at Me (Romans 1:16; 1 Peter 4:12-14)
7. I Don't Know Any Non-Christians (Matthew 28:18-20)
How Do I Prepare to Evangelize?
1. Pray for Yourself (Colossians 4:3-4; Ephesians 5:18-20)
2. Pray for Others (1 Timothy 2:1-4)
3. Ponder the Gospel (Romans 1-6; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts)
4. Pinpoint Opportunities
5. Plan Your Actions (Proverbs 21:5)
6. Perform (Matthew 28:18-20)
Introduction
The Judgment on the Serpent (14-15)
The Judgment on the Woman (16)
The Judgment on the Man (17-19)
Implications
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The Fall Show’s God’s Judgment: So Be Warned
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The Fall Show’s God’s Mercy: So Have Hope
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The Fall Show’s God’s Victory: So Praise God
What is Evangelism?
Evangelize: To Proclaim Good News to Others (Acts 8:12, 35; 21:8)
The Good News: Who Jesus Is and What He Did (1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Romans 10:7)
What is Not Evangelism?
Persuasive Apologetics (Romans 1-2)
Personal Accounts (Acts)
Political Activism (Matthew 22:37-39)
Pius Actions (2 Corinthians 5:17; Titus 2)
Who Should Evangelize and Why Should You Evangelize?
God Commands You to Evangelize (Matthew 28:18-20)
God Commands You to Love God (Matthew 22:37-38)
God Commands You to Love Others (Matthew 22:39)
God Eternally Rewards Obedience (Matthew 6:19-20)
Introduction
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Doubting God’s Word (1)
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Diminishing God’s Word (2)
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Distorting God’s Word (3a)
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Downplaying God’s Word (3b)
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Denying God’s Word (4)
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Defaming God’s Word (5)
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Disobeying God’s Word (6-7)
Conclusion
Introduction
The Need: A Companion (18-20)
The Solution: A Woman (21-23)
The Explanation: A Marriage (24-25)
Implications
1. What this Means for Women’s Value
2. What this Means for Men’s Leadership
3. What this Means for Marriage
4. What this Means for Polygamy
5. What this Means for Homosexuality
6. What this Means for Transgenderism
7. What this Means for The Gospel
Introduction: Keep the Gospel Central
(1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Romans 10:9-17)
Common Objections to and Questions About Christianity
1. Christianity is sexist!
(Genesis 1; Galatians 3:26-28; Matthew 22:39; Ephesians 5:25-33; Colossians 3:18-19;1 Timothy 2:11-14)
2. The Bible is full of errors!
(2 Timothy 3:16-17; Matthew 5:17-18)
3. All religions bring us to heaven
(John 14:6; Acts 4:12)
4. If Christianity is so good, why is the church full of hypocrites?
(Romans 3:23; Matthew 5:3-6; 6:9-13; 7:21-23; 27:3-5)
5. If God is so good, why is there evil in the world?
(Genesis 1-3; Job 1-42; Romans 9)
Introduction
Guilt Earned by Leaders (1-2)
Guilt Earned by Judas (3-4)
Guilt Response by Judas (5)
Guilt Response by Leaders (6-10)
Implications
1. Jesus is Sovereign
2. Jesus is Innocent
3. Jesus is Savior
Introduction: Keep the Gospel Central
(1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Romans 10:9-17)
Common Objections to and Questions About Christianity
- What happens to the innocent person who has never heard about Jesus?
(Romans 1:18-23; 2:12-16)
- It is unjust for God to send people to hell!
(Isaiah 6:3; Romans 3:10-18, 23; 9:18-23)
- Christianity is sexist!
(Genesis 1; Galatians 3:26-28; Matthew 22:39; Ephesians 5:25-33; Colossians 3:18-19; 1 Timothy 2:11-14)
- Since I am a good person, don’t I deserve heaven?
(Romans 3:10-18; Ephesians 2:1-3)
Introduction
The Location (69a)
The Denial (69b-74a) T
he Fulfillment (74a-75)
Conclusion
Introduction
The Preface (4-6) The Person (7)
The Provision (8-14)
The Pleasure and Prohibition (15-17)
Implications
1. It Helps Us Understand Genesis 3
2. It Shows Us the Value of Humans
3. It Shows Us the Value of Work
4. It Shows Us the Importance of Obeying God’s Word
Introduction
The Setting for Jesus (57-58)
The Lies about Jesus (59-63a)
The Truth about Jesus (63b-64)
The Condemnation of Jesus (65-68)
Conclusion
Introduction
The Power to Memorize Scripture (Colossians 13-14; Galatians 5:22-23)
The Reasons to Memorize Scripture
1. To Be Obedient (Colossians 3:16a)
2. To Defeat Sin (Psalm 119:11)
3. To Be Like Jesus (Matthew)
4. To Help Others (Proverbs 25:11)
5. To Evangelize (Acts)
6. To Be Filled with Joy (Psalm 16:11)
Conclusion
Introduction
The Kiss of the Betrayer (47-50)
The Violence of the Disciple (51-54)
The Arrest of the Crowds (55-56a)
The Falling-Away of the Disciples (56b)
Implications
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Scripture is Guaranteed to Be Fulfilled
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Jesus is Always in Control
Introduction
The Setting of His Prayers (36)
The Sorrow of His Prayers (37-38)
The Supplication of His Prayers (39-41)
The Submission of His Prayers (42-43)
The Stamina of His Prayers (44)
The Strength of His Prayers (45-46)
Conclusion
Introduction
The Power to Memorize Scripture (Colossians 13-14; Galatians 5:22-23)
The Reasons to Memorize Scripture
1. To Be Obedient (Colossians 3:16a)
2. To Defeat Sin (Psalm 119:11)
3. To Be Like Jesus (Matthew)
4. To Help Others (Proverbs 25:11)
5. To Evangelize (Acts)
6. To Be Filled with Joy (Psalm 16:11)
Conclusion
Introduction
The Power to Memorize Scripture
(Colossians 13-14; Galatians 5:22-23)
The Reasons to Memorize Scripture
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To Be Obedient (Colossians 3:16a)
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To Defeat Sin (Psalm 119:11)
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To Be Like Jesus (Matthew)
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To Help Others (Proverbs 25:11)
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To Evangelize (Acts)
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To Be Filled with Joy (Psalm 16:11)
Conclusion
Jesus: King and God
Text: Luke 1:26-35
Jesus: Real and Humble
Text: Luke 2:1-7
Jesus: Savior and Lord
Text: Luke 2:8-20
Introduction
God Finished (1-2a)
God Rested (2b)
God Blessed (3)
Connections
Shows the Basis for the Sabbath Command
Shows the Need for Salvation
Introduction
1. A Christological Genealogy
2. A Historical Genealogy
3. A Human Genealogy
4. A Jewish Genealogy
5. A Sinful Genealogy
6. A Royal Genealogy
7. A Humble Genealogy
8. A Grace-Filled Genealogy
Introduction
Church Beginning Proves Church Membership (Key Text: Acts 2:37-41)
Church Discipline Proves Church Membership (Key Texts: Matthew 18:15-18; 1 Corinthians 5:1-12)
Church Doctrine Proves Church Membership (Key Text: Galatians 1)
Church Leadership Proves Church Membership (Key Text: Hebrews 13:7, 17)
Conclusion
Introduction
The Blueprint and Creation (26-27)
The Blessing and Command (28-30)
The Conclusion (31)
Introduction
The Instructions on Church Discipline (15-17)
Step One: Private Confrontation (15)
Step Two: Plural Confirmation (16)
Step Three: Parish Consideration (17a)
Step Four: Pagan Condemnation (17b)
The Authority for Church Discipline (18-20)
Conclusion
Introduction
God’s Organization and Beauty
God’s Precision
God’s Power
God’s Superiority and Rule
God’s Goodness
Conclusion
Introduction
The Place (30)
The Prophecy (31-32)
The Protest (33-35)
The Practical
Believers Struggle with Sin: So Be Humble
God is Mercifully Sovereign: So Have Hope
Introduction
Audience
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God is the Beginner: So Be Amazed By Him
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God is the Almighty: So Trust Him
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God is the Designer: So Thank Him and Listen to Him
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God is the Unique-One: So Praise Him
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God is the Ruler: So Obey Him
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God is the Central-Character: So Focus on Him
Introduction The Setting (26a)
The Symbolism and Significance (26b-28)
The Subsequent Supper (29)
Implications
1. Think About Christ's Sacrifice
2. Be Humbled by Your Sin
3. Rejoice in Your Forgiveness
4. Look Forward to the Eternal Fellowship
Introduction
Title
Author
Genre
Structure
- The Creator and the World (1-11)
(a) The World's Perfect Beginning (1-2)
(b) The World's Fall into Sin (3-11)
- The Creator and the Israelites (12-50)
(a) Abraham (12-24)
(b) Isaac (25-27)
(c) Jacob (28-36)
(d) Joseph (37-50)
Themes
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The Creator's Sovereignty and Power
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The Creator's Holiness and Hatred of Sin
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The Creator's Mercy and Grace
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The Creator's Demand: Faith and Obedience
Introduction
Judas' Plan for the Betrayal (14-16)
Jesus' Prophecy of the Betrayal (17-25)
The Place (17-19)
The Prediction (20-25)
Implications
1. Remember that Christ is in Control
2. Worship the Christ, Not the Creation
3. Beware of Walking Away from Christ
Introduction
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You Need to Study Genesis to Understand the Story of the Bible
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You Need to Study Genesis to Understand the Life Transforming Doctrines of the Bible
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You Need to Study Genesis to Understand the God-Centeredness of the Bible
Introduction
The Lord Prophesied His Death (1-2)
The Leaders Plotted His Death (3-5)
The Lady Prepared Him for Death (6-13)
The Action (6-7)
The Accusation (8-9)
The Answer (10-13)
Implications
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Trust the Sovereign God
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Focus on Christ’s Death
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Worship the Savior